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1. is God (Acts 5:3-4) 2. is Eternal (Hebrews 9:14) 3. is Omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-10) 4. is Omniscient (Romans 11:33) 5. is Omnipotent (Zechariah 4:6) 6. Counsels (John 14:16-17) 7. Teaches and Reminds (John 14:26) 8. Directs People to Jesus (John 3:7-8; John 15:26) 9. Comforts/Counsels/Advocates (John 16:5-7) 10. Convicts of Sin (John 16:8-11) 11. Guides to Truth (John 16:13; Gal 5:16, 25) 12. Glorifies Jesus (John 16:14) 13. Created
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My first pair of Jordans were the Jordan 7 OG Raptors (1992) – and boy, were they sweet! I remember begging my dad for a pair. He said we couldn’t afford them, but I was relentless (even selfish). They cost about $125 (almost $300 today). He finally bought me a pair and I was the
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Her children arise and call her blessed. Her husband also, as he praises her. – Proverbs 31:28 Proverbs 31 is generally applied to women. After you read it, you can’t help but do so as it describes what has been called “The Proverbs 31 Woman”. The author of Proverbs 31, King Lemuel, teaches us wisdom “his mother
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I am the most ignorant of men. I do not have a man’s understanding. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. – Proverbs 30:2-3 Potholes are from the devil. Well, I may have exaggerated for emphasis. Eventually, I learn where they are and dodge them as they seem to take
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Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. – Proverbs 29:18 Proverbs 29:18 is probably one of the most misused Scriptures in the Bible (along with “judge not lest you be judged” and “he who is without sin cast the first stone”). I’ve heard it used multiple
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When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding, but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive. – Proverbs 28:28 God made men to be leaders. Leadership, however, isn’t about title, power, or position. It’s about service, humility, and love. I always thought that to be a good leader, I had to have a commanding
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Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. – Proverbs 27:6 I trusted my dad. His words and actions were consistent and loving. He did not make irrational decisions. I knew he would not belittle or be rude if I had a question. I could guess his reaction to anything that happened. Why?
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Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. – Proverbs 26:12 The phrase “wise in his own eyes” describes a person with a foolish ego. My youth pastor used to say E.G.O. was “Edging God Out”. If we consider our opinions better than everyone else’s,
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Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house. Too much of you, and he will hate you. – Proverbs 25:17 A pesky neighbor can be very challenging. When my wife and I were first married, we lived in a duplex apartment and shared a wall with neighbors who loved to vacuum at 2 AM. What compounded this nuisance
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Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. – Proverbs 24:11 I was approaching the checkout counter at the dollar store one day when I heard a man yelling at the lady cashier. It was apparent he was unhappy for some reason. I stepped in between him and her and asked, “Do
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